Area Manager (Ship Delivery)

Job Description

Area Managers will lead efforts across multi-disciplined teams to execute the overall strategy and build plans, being directly responsible for all work assigned and performed in their area. They will manage and provide oversight into safety, quality, cost, and schedule by working cross functionally with other departments driving output for business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safe operations within prescribed areas. Monitor work site, create and enable safe work plans, complete audits and continue to develop safety culture within a cross functional led team.
• Drive continuous improvement approach to quality, lead quality within prescribed area and drive out issues related which impact business objectives. Ensure cross functional engagement between teams to negate quality issues.
• Lead, daily manage and control tasks across a multi-discipline team ensuring schedule adherence. Ensure task alignment and schedule durations applied are correct and aligned cross functionally to enable successful execution.
• Lead, daily manage and control tasks working cross functionally with planning and production management teams to ensure budgets are correct and tasks can be completed within the correct budgets.
• Participate in the development of capability, ensuring the right skills/knowledge and behaviors are harnessed, engaging people to be empowered and continuously improve our processes and ways of working.
• Oversee accurate time entry of employees and address any missed targets or noncompliance.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree, Diploma, Red Seal, or equivalent.
• Project Management Knowledge (Excel, Microsoft).
• Relevant trade/engineering certification (e.g. Nace, CWB, etc).
• Technically familiar with industrial marine new construction & repair.
• Able to demonstrate risk management & Problem solving.
• Exhibit strong leadership & time management abilities.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in the USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.